mesch
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| DEDICATED CD PLAYER $1K AND UNDER, THOUGHTS? I would buy a DAC and use the 5005 as a transport. Consider future possible uses when shopping for the DAC. Will add flexibility to system. | |
| Integrated with balanced inputs under $1K? I recently (last summer() purchased a Pathos Classic One MK2 here on AG. They can be found for under $1000. The Classic One is a hybrid design that delivers 70wpc into 8 ohms, 130 into 4 ohms. It has a single balanced input, is a hybrid design. A ... | |
| Speakers Bought Brand New For The Cost Of A Good Night Out, That "Kick Ass". I bought a two pair of Pure acoustics 2-ways, not the Novas. One pair are in use by a friend and the other by my daughter and son-in-law. Thought them to be great for under $100. Better can be had for 2x the price, however not all 2x speakers. | |
| What component to hang on to? Given I was in a position to have to trade audio dollars for living support dollars, I would either sell all the equipment or keep; 1st the TT as it will retain most of its current value over time and most difficult to replace (provided you are sm... | |
| What are the best entry level integrated amps and speakers? The new series Yamaha integrateds are full featured and well built. What sources does your daughter use?I am a fan of 2-way stand mounts speakers. There is a Pair of Dynaco Exicte X14s offered here on AG for $700. B&W CM5s can also be had used... | |
| How much acoustic room treatment Often when tuning one need to over-tune then 'dial' back to identify the 'ideal' ( given that, in reference to room tuning, the ideal is an average across recordings). | |
| Why have the prices of Marantz and Sansui speakers have gone up so much? Whyyyy??? I would never pay the current asking price on the Pioneer CS-63DX speakers currently offered online. I purchased a pair of them in 1970 (in the Navy on Okinawa, so highly discounted). Nor any of the other Pioneer or Sansui models of that vintage. ... | |
| Budget DAC ‘18 Given that you don't need USB and are willing to buy used I would search for an older DAC(+2010) having a robust power supply and quality analog output stage. Benchmark DAC1, PS Audio Digital Link III. Schitt Bifrost multibit, to name three, and t... | |
| Shiit Loki Since receiving my Loki, I have only used it with the modest Schiit Magni headphone amp driving HiFiman 400s headphones. I enjoy the bass boost it can provide with this combo. I believe it will prove to be of benefit to many headphone systems and... | |
| CD player with USB and Coaxial out - does such a thing exist? The M2Tech HiFace is a good converter. No need for a USB cable as it's input is a USB A male connection. Comes with either RCA or AES/BCN output (When searching watch this). Can be found on Ebay or here on AG for under $100. The MS V-links are als... | |
| Suggestions from all you wise ones It seems to me that you are happy with your current setup. One thing not mentioned is what you use to play the ~4000 CDs. Possibilities exist for improvement in the digital arena without making other changes to your system. What player do you use... | |
| Dac options with Chromecast Audio SUB $500 It's been over a year since I last responded to this thread. That said, one other great DAC for those not needing USB input, that can be purchased for ~$300 used, is the PS Audio Digital Link III. Has RCA and XLR outputs, robust power supply, and ... | |
| First HiFi system - questions Regarding power to your equipment, I would consider running more than one dedicated line. At least one for analog and one for digital. I would also try running the amp without power conditioning prior to purchasing one. I would try comparing the ... | |
| Upgrade advice wanted - Replace Sony DA777ES or use as amp? It seems then that you have a 2 channel system. Does the Sony still work as an line level integrated? If it only works as an amp, I see no reason not to use it that way, and spend your money on the processing side.What processing do you need? | |
| Shiit Loki I will likely use my Loki with my headphone system, though also try it with my secondary one between DAC and integrated. Mine is to be delivered by Tuesday April 3. Will get back on this. |